Vaimaanga, Vaimaanga, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#67 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 91 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 May 2024
Bronwyn
Australiakeys weren’t where we were told to look. they had wrong day for our arrival.
location is the best!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Marthalina
AustraliaCouldn't fault anything.
Arapati is perfect for families - Spacious, clean, ocean view - everything we needed was here - location is amazing ❤️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Martin
New ZealandToilet seat back bathroom. A little old
Location excellent. Self catering
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sandra
New ZealandClean and right on the beach. Large covered deck.Not a lot of people walking past
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Haylee
New ZealandThis house was absolutely amazing, right on a beautiful beach, and has everything to facilitate a family on holiday wanting to relax.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Dimitrios
IcelandNothing to dislike!
Excellent position, the house is right on the beach in one of the nicest beaches in Rarotonga!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Deam
New ZealandMosquitoes and ants
Location was superb, Spent every day in the lagoon on the kayaks swimming and snorkeling.. Little shop across the road was handy. Walks along the beach was safe and tranquil.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Anna
IsraelThe Internet is not free! You should buy it supplementary. For the islands is normal, but I cam on a holyday, all was closed. So I was without internet. I think it will better if the owner will take some extra money, but supply his guests with the internet card for the first day.
Great place. Sea view. Light and wind in Hemingway stile. Great snorkeling. Don't forget the bread for the fish! Kitchen, wash machine to wash the cloth. Drinking water. Supermarket 10 min walk. Bus stop to get to the town 5 min walk. Nice place that I can recommend you with all of my heart.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Bevan
New ZealandThe view, walk off deck, down stairs and your on the beach. Good swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and standup board. Walks along the beach, good bus service in both directions. Small shop across the road, fresh fruit every morning for breakfast. On good side of island, close to activity’s and a good bar and restaurant.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Carolyn
New ZealandWe loved it all
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Emily
United KingdomWasn't communicated where the keys were - but we found them!
Location was incredible
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Karen
New ZealandThe proximity to the water was fantastic. The outdoor shower / rinsing facilities were great. The outdoor dining table was great. Use of a BBQ was super helpful. Water pressure in showers inside were great. Excellent number of towels. Bedding and beds were super comfy and clean.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Lisa
New ZealandNothing
This property was absolutely perfect for 6 adults. It was well equipped with everything we needed. The view was to die for. We were very sad to leave. The weather was warm but you could get a great breeze through the house. At low tide you could walk around and still see the beautiful fish. We got beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Would most definitely stay here again in a heartbeat. Well stocked small shop across the road. Wigmores 2 mins drive away.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Andrew
AustraliaIt was very close to the road and the bedroom was at the front so you needed ear plugs at night.
Location was fantastic! Step off the deck onto the beach - brilliant. Accommodation size was great - big bedroom and kitchen/dinner/living and outdoor living space.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Miria
New ZealandNothing we didn't like
All facilities catered for our group of 13
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Hwara
New ZealandAbsolutely everything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Robyn
New ZealandExcellent restaurant just a few minutes walk (Yellow Hibiscus). 24hr supermarket 10 mins walk with a nice cafe across the road. Car hire and water refill station also next to supermarket. In the other direction just a short walk to the turtle tours. Great to have a warm outdoor shower to wash off the sea and use of kayaks, we took our own snorkel gear but they had some available. Very comfortable big bed. We wished we'd stayed another week.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Hannah
New ZealandNothing
Incredible location. Great for a family with a teenager, where detached second room was perfect. Good size rooms. Amazing to have beach at your doorstep. Great shower and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Enjoyed the outdoor living space.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Vanessa
AustraliaA little cold and windy on the deck. A closed in eating area would have been handy but we snuggled under the blankets on the lounge and still enjoyed the view. .
Large bedroom and bathroom. Great deck and lounge area. Close to wigmores store and a little shop directly across the road. Free use of kayaks and snorkeling gear. Very clean
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Corey
AustraliaPerfect spot on the beach. Nice and close to our family on the island.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Fidow
New ZealandThere were no flaws. We were very satisfied and hope to come back in the near future.
We absolutely loved the property and everything it came with. Stuart from the time we booked the property to the time we arrived kept great communication with us. For a family of 8 the property met our needs beyond expectations.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Christine
New ZealandThe neighboring dogs barking at night can be a pain, but can't do much about that.
Right on the beach, close to small supermarket, even closer to great restaurant the Yellow Hibiscus. Bus stops right outside.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Nicky
New Zealandbeach access, location to restaurants and supermarket. Use of kayaks and water gear
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Sue
New ZealandSeveral Dogs barking during night, roosters crowing, car lights shining in bedroom at night, (very close to main road.) Shower difficult to get even temperature Tried TV but no instructions,
Right on beach, well equipped kitchen basic condiments, ,BBQ , deck with loungers, snorkeling gear available and 2 kayaks, eateries and shop 2+ 12 min walking away. On bus route Great to have filtered water supplied
Stayed in June 2023
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